5 Trends You Will See Intensify in 2015December 31, 2014 |Consciousness |M.TorresWe are creatures of habit and when things go wrong we play the blame game, whether it be directed to ourselves or others. The coming year will be shaped by an increased sense of personal responsibility and rising numbers of people divided on critical issues related to our food supply, our water, our medicine, our health and the planet itself.

Incense Use Now Officially Linked To Cardiovascular DeathDecember 30, 2014 |Toxins |A.McCarthyEven though incense is commonly used for religious and ritual purposes in some of the most populated nations in the world, few studies have ever examined incense burning as a potential health threat. Investigators have found a link between long-term incense use and increased cardiovascular mortality.

1 In 2 Children Will Have Autism by 2025, Warns Senior MIT ScientistDecember 29, 2014 |Toxins |D.MihalovicThe overuse of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide on our food is causing glyphosate toxicity and it is now being considered as the single most important factor in development of autism and other chronic disease. At a recent panel discussion about GMOs, a senior scientist has stated that one in two children will be autistic by 2025.

How One Man In His 70s Avoids Alzheimer's And Stays Physically and Mentally Fitter Than People Half His AgeDecember 28, 2014 |Fitness |T.McKenzieStephen Jepson may be one of the most creative and active people you will ever meet, especially at his age. From the time he rises until the time he retires, he is constantly moving and actively pursuing something fun and physically active all day long. He believes that keeping his mind and body active is the key to living a long and healthy life. This is one senior citizen whose brain is always running at top speed and with one thing in mind...."we are born to move!"

10 Foods You Must Know About For Skin HealthDecember 27, 2014 |Antioxidants |A.McCarthyThere are many foods beneficial for our skin, but few match the nutrient capabilities of the following in terms of cleansing, moisturizing, regeneration, antioxidant, UV protection, strengthening and rejuvenation.

Film Maker Exposes Factory Farms Using a DroneDecember 24, 2014 |Toxins |A.McCarthySpeciesism: The Movie is an award-winning and controversial new documentary that takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure across North America, exposing the biggest secrets about modern factory farms, and asking the biggest philosophical questions about the belief that our species is more important than the rest. You’ll never look at animals the same way again. Especially humans.

The Top 12 Best Foods and Antioxidants While You Are Sick With A Cold or FluDecember 23, 2014 |Healing |K.FosterWhen you have a sore throat or if you're congested, you might not want to eat. You feel worn down and swallowing can be very painful. Here are 12 of the most amazing foods and antioxidants that will help alleviate symptoms and even shorten the duration of any cold or flu.

The Dangers of NanotechnologyDecember 23, 2014 |Nanotechnology |E.DahlNanotechnology is still in its early days, and whether it will be of value to resource-poor countries is still hotly debated. Critics argue that when millions of people in countries like India or those in Sub-Saharan Africa are dying because of a lack of access to even basic healthcare, investing in cutting-edge technologies is a ludicrous waste of money. And experts are concerned that the toxicity of nanoparticles to human health and the environment has not been studied extensively enough.

Mounting Evidence Exposes Dangers of Energy Drinks December 22, 2014 |Toxins |N.LongoTwo research papers, each published separately, suggest that concerns over levels of caffeine and sugar in energy drinks, and their effects on young people who drink them, are mounting.

Your Ability To Balance On One Leg Reflects Your Brain HealthDecember 19, 2014 |MentalHealth |A.McCarthyBalancing on one leg may indicate if a person is at risk of dementia or stroke, a study has found. Those who struggle to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer, are at increased risk for small blood vessel damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy people with no clinical symptoms, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

Wild Blueberries Tackle Inflammatory Responses Associated With High-Fat DietsDecember 19, 2014 |Antioxidants |M.ChanEating wild blueberries diminishes the adverse effects of a high-fat diet, according to a recent study at the University of Eastern Finland. For the first time, wild blueberries were shown to have beneficial effects on both blood pressure and nutrition-derived inflammatory responses.

Spicy Foods Boost Sex Drive and Testosterone LevelsDecember 18, 2014 |Hormones |M.ChanA new study by French scientists shows that there’s a link between a male’s preference for spicy food and his levels of testosterone - the hormone linked to typically "manly" traits, such as aggression, high sex drive and risk-taking.

What You Are You Know, Because It Is What You Strive To BeDecember 18, 2014 |Consciousness |M.ForresterThere is nothing you cannot be, because you are everything and from everything. You are part of all that is. You have devised a veil which keeps you from remembering our true history. It keeps you from remembering your true origin of who you are and where you came from. The true power of humanity is so great that it was necessary to create this reality full of limitations and duality. Otherwise, it would not be a game at all. We would all realize our true power and the game would be over. So why do we persist with this illusion?

Two Types of Ingredients In Over 95 Percent of All Processed Foods Fuel Over-Consumption Of Those Same FoodsDecember 17, 2014 |Nutrition |M.TorresIf you guessed refined sugars and processed oils, give yourself a gold star. Diets that lead to obesity -- specifically diets high in refined sugars and processed oils may cause changes to the brains of obese people that in turn may fuel over-consumption of those same foods and make weight loss more challenging. The problem is that the body exerts a strong defense against undernutrition and weight loss, but applies a much weaker resistance to over-consumption and weight gain -- a human behavior food industry scientists have learned to exploit in their favor.

Mental Health: Suicide And Suicidal Thoughts - No One Is ImmuneDecember 17, 2014 |MentalHealth |E.DahlMental health issues are a serious problem in Canada, the United States and other western nations. In the 20th century and even in the early part of the 21st century there seems to be a stigma attached to individuals who say "I go through periods of depression. There are times when I can't even get out of bed to face the day." or "I was so stressed that I would cry and cry before I got to the office. I would have to sit in my car for 15 minutes before I got the courage to walk to the elevator." If you talk to health professionals these stories are not uncommon. And they are stories that are told not by some stranger but in confidence by your spouse, siblings, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. People who realize that something in their life is just not right and that they need to reach out and ask for help - help to put their life back into balance before it's too late!

The Disease-Free RevolutionDecember 16, 2014 |Prevention |R.GarnerBeing healthy and disease-free is not rocket science. It is actually quite simple when you understand how your body operates and you cooperate with it to build health. The basic advice is: “Stop doing the wrong things, and start doing the right things!” That is the message in a new well-researched publication, The Disease-Free Revolution, by Ron Garner.

Stop Focusing on Salt. Sugar Is A Far Greater Cause of Killer DiseasesDecember 16, 2014 |Toxins |N.LongoCut down on your fat. Reduce your salt intake. Lower your consumption of refined sugar. How many times have you heard these statements? But only one of these recommendations is more important that the other two. If you're interested in lowering blood sugar, resetting your metabolism, preventing weight gain, reducing high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease, only a reduction in sugar will tackle all of the above.

Pine Bark Extract Reduces Cold Symptoms And Decreases SeverityDecember 15, 2014 |Healing |M.ChanResearchers have found new evidence that explains how some aspects of our personality may affect our health and wellbeing, supporting long-observed associations between aspects of human character, physical health and longevity.

How Is Your Personality Linked To Your Health?December 15, 2014 |HumanBody |A.McCarthyResearchers have found new evidence that explains how some aspects of our personality may affect our health and wellbeing, supporting long-observed associations between aspects of human character, physical health and longevity.

4 Conventional Medical Practitioners That Will Guide You In The Wrong Direction When It Comes to Your HealthDecember 12, 2014 |JunkHealthcare |M.TorresThey're losing their influence by the day and they can't stand it. Their colleges and institutions are now known as instruments of fear and they're panicking due to decreasing enrollments. Their followers are dropping like flies and there is nothing they can do about it. There is no going back to the mass popularity of the conventional model that once was. Far too many people are now informed and aware of why symptomatic treatment has failed humanity. Millions are converting to holistic approaches to health everyday because they've simply had enough of the disease care paradigm. Here are 4 disease care practitioners which are a much greater risk than benefit to your long-term health.

The Overwhelming Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Show It Helps Improve Metabolism, Burn Fat and Weight Loss December 11, 2014 |Nutrition |N.LongoCoconut oil has long received criticism because groups of nutritionists and scientists had incorrectly labeled it as a promoter of LDL cholesterol, which has since been exposed as not being "bad" at all. In truth, it never did increase LDL cholesterol, but it did increase HDL or good cholesterol. That distinction was never corrected in the mainstream press and the misconception still continues to this day. More research has now brought to light that coconut oil not only burns stubborn abdominal fat, but it also increases thyroid function, improves metabolic markers and is associated with considerable weight loss.

Citrus Juices Found To Contain Antioxidant Capacities Ten Times Higher Than Previously MeasuredDecember 9, 2014 |Nutrition |A.McCarthyThe antioxidant activity of citrus juices and other foods is undervalued. A new technique developed by researchers from the University of Granada for measuring this property generates values that are ten times higher than those indicated by current analysis methods. The results suggest that tables on the antioxidant capacities of food products that dieticians and health authorities use must be revised.

Vitamin E Deficiency Widespread And A Significant Risk To Brain Health and Pregnant Women December 9, 2014 |Antioxidants |M.PochelliAdequate levels of vitamin E, an essential micronutrient, are especially critical for the very young, the elderly, and women who are or may become pregnant. Deficiency of the vitamin is occurring at an alarming frequency, and the effects of this are less obvious in the short-term affecting everything from fertility to Alzheimers.

Prescription Vending Machines Coming to Arizona State University December 8, 2014 |JunkHealthcare |E.DahlRecently, multiple sources have covered the installation of InstyMeds prescription vending machines at Arizona State University. The installation came about when the campus health center closed last September. The machine works by giving the prescription holder a voucher and an access code good for only 24 hours. Is this the path we are heading?

Marijuana Decreases Death Rates From Pain Killers By Over 30 Percent December 5, 2014 |ManagingPain |M.TorresEvery year, painkillers such as percocet, vicodin and other opioids kill thousands. Opioid prescriptions have jumped 300 percent in the last decade and they are the most commonly prescribed drugs on the market. Painkillers are some of the most dangerous and addictive drugs that often lose effectiveness with long-term use. So when a plant comes along that can effectively curb dependency on this popular selling drug, pharmaceutical companies get very get angry. Marijuana does just that.

7 Of The Top Medical Procedures Whose Risks Far Exceed Any BenefitDecember 4, 2014 |JunkHealthcare |D.MihalovicSome of the top medical procedures in the world involve either radiating, poisoning or surgical removal of human tissue. To medical professionals, the solution is to eliminate the problem in the fastest way possible, regardless of the short or long-term consequences. Think twice before you decide to commit to any of these procedures. There is always an alternative.

Vitamin D Reduces Lung Disease By More Than 40 PercentDecember 3, 2014 |Sunlight |M.ChanPeople with the worst vitamin D deficiency are highly susceptible to illness and suffer respiratory infections than those with sufficient levels. Vitamin D supplementation could reduce flare-ups of lung disease by more than 40% in patients who are deficient, say researchers.

Do You Know What Barbie Would Look Like If She Was Based On Reality?December 2, 2014 |Happiness |A.McCarthyIs there a connection between barbie and a woman's body image? Since the average American girl between the ages of three and ten owns several Barbie dolls, the effects of Barbie and body image run deeper than just a doll owned by millions of girls. There is a large and growing body of literature that shows the negative impact these toys have on developing children.

We're Not Roundup ReadyDecember 2, 2014 |Toxins |EditorProducer and Director, Ed Brown is once again embarking on another investigation into uncovering the truth as it relates to the chemical pollution in our bodies. 40 years ago, a chemical was born. It's in our food, water, air, soil, blood, urine and breast milk and according to Brown, it's time to show the world that we're not Roundup Ready!

The 5 Best and 5 Worst Foods For SleepDecember 1, 2014 |Sleep |M.ChanFor many, the secret to getting a good night's sleep comes down to two things--stress and diet. It's important to not overload your digestive system two or less hours before you sleep. Including one or two of these sleep promoting foods will help to relax tense muscles, quiet buzzing minds, and/or get calming, sleep-inducing hormones -- serotonin and melatonin -- flowing. On the flip side, there's five foods to stay away from.